Sheriff Billy Woods and other county leaders address the media in the immediate aftermath of the hazing incident last fall. MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The man who was assaulted and waterboarded by fellow members of the Marion County Fire Rescue team in a November 2025 incident that has been characterized as hazing that escalated out of control has reached a settlement with the county. In the immediate wake of the incident, four firefighters directly involved were terminated; three pleaded guilty to battery in deals. According to a report by Fox 35 Orlando, a total of 10 individuals lost their jobs over the scandal. Marion County does not discuss the particulars of settled civil cases, but Stuart reportedly received $100,000 in his workers compensation case, which generally deals directly and exclusively with injuries sustained on the job, and is said to be seeking employment with a different firefighting department.